U.S. investor James Cameron has proposed a $5 billion acquisition of Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a Luxembourg-based mining conglomerate 40% owned by the Kazakh government. ERG, which produces key commodities including copper, cobalt, aluminum, and iron ore, is actively expanding its exploration and production of rare earth and rare metals in Kazakhstan. This move aligns […]
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Sentra, an Israeli-American cloud data security startup, has announced a $50 million Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to over $100 million. The investment was led by Key1 Capital, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Zeev Ventures, Standard Investments, and Munich Re Ventures. This funding will support Sentra’s expansion of engineering resources […]
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The City of Abilene, Texas, is actively working to restore its systems following a cyberattack that began on April 18. City officials reported that several internal systems became unresponsive, prompting immediate activation of the incident response plan. To secure the network, critical assets and affected systems were disconnected, and cybersecurity experts were engaged to assess […]
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A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to New York descended into confusion mid-journey when a child, reportedly left unsupervised, stabbed a fellow passenger with a metal fork. The incident, which occurred during the 14-hour flight, was partially captured on video and has since gained significant attention online. According to witnesses, the young girl roamed the […]
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Approximately one-third of the 110,000 annual stroke survivors in the UK experience persistent arm weakness, significantly impacting daily activities. Traditional rehabilitation therapies have shown limited effectiveness in addressing this issue. The TRICEPS (TRanscutaneous lImb reCovEry Post-Stroke) trial, led by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Sheffield, is investigating the efficacy of […]
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In total, 3.6 million “most vulnerable” people in Ethiopia stand to lose WFP food and nutrition assistance unless funding arrives urgently, warned Zlatan Milisic, the UN agency’s Country Director. “Over 10 million people in Ethiopia are acutely food insecure. This includes three million people displaced by conflict and extreme weather. Malnutrition rates are alarmingly high,” […]
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Seven of the ten most populous cities in the world are in Asia, with Tokyo, Delhi, Shanghai and Dhaka topping the list. These urban giants, long seen as symbols of opportunity and progress, are now in danger of dragging economies backwards. In a new report, the UN’s regional development arm, ESCAP, warns that without urgent […]
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New measures include one-year path to permanency and streamlined registration for overseas-qualified teachers Minister for Education Helen McEntee has announced new measures to address teacher supply challenges in Ireland. Starting in September 2025, newly qualified teachers employed in full-time teaching positions will be eligible for permanent contracts by September 2026, contingent upon successful re-appointment through […]
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Indigenous Peoples are still excluded from decisions regarding “the very foundation of our identity, survival, and self-determination,” said Aluki Kotierk, Chair of the 24th United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). This year’s theme is focused on implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and addressing associated challenges – emphasising the need for Indigenous Peoples […]
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has initiated a comprehensive review of its Sustainability Framework, which currently governs over $4.5 trillion in emerging market investments. This overhaul aims to enhance environmental and social (E&S) standards and ensure alignment with evolving global expectations in environmental, social, and governance […]
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